Orion stared at Eric in amazement and asked, "How did you manage that?"

Eric scratched his head and replied, "I honestly don't know. But prior to my martial arts training, I learned a breathing technique that generates a warm sensation in my lower abdomen."

Orion placed his hand on Eric's lower abdomen and instructed, "Try to replicate what you just did."

Eric nodded, and a warm sensation began to circulate in his lower abdomen.

"Oh my goodness!" Orion withdrew his hand, his gaze fixed on Er